Take a magical 9 mile trip through the medieval forest to Parkend on The Dean Forest Railway. Experience the sight, sounds and smells of travel on a rural branch railway operated by steam trains - with some heritage diesel services. There is free parking, cafeteria, museum and gift shop at Norchard station. You pay once & can ride all day – stations are near real ale pubs, park, shops, footpaths and cycle paths – with longer walks to the restored Lydney Docks and RSPB Nagshead. Check the website for operating days and timetables. 

The Railway also runs family events and dining trains.